REACT 2022 FAQ's International University Centre for Peace Missions

REACT 2022
       FAQ's
International University Centre for Peace Missions

REGISTRATION
1.Which documents are required for registration?
    The required documents are:

     1. REACT's Registration Form
     2. Letter of motivation
     3. Resume/CV
     4. Recent passport size photo (digital)
     5. Copy of academic transcripts
     6. English language certificate. (If you do not have one, contact us and we
       will schedule a brief phone interview)
     7. Two letters of recommendation on headed paper. (They should
       include the data and stamp/signature of the entity/person that is writing
       the letter. The ORIGINALS MUST be sent by post. Letters may be
       advanced via email; however, originals are still required).
     8. In case you apply for a partial scholarship, proof of your annual
       income together with an official translation into English or Spanish.
       This is absolutely mandatory.

2. Where should I send the documents to register?
    If you are interested in applying for this course, please send us a copy of
    the documents to iucpm@helsinkiespana.org

3. In what language are the documents required?
    Documents should be officially translate into English or Spanish.

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DEADLINE
4. What is the deadline to register?

The deadline for applications is: March 1, 2022
REACT registration from can be downloaded from:
www.helsinkiespana.org/en/react-training-program/

Please be careful, incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

      FEES, PAYMENTS AND SCOLARSHIPS
5. What is the cost of the program?
    The course fee is: €4,950
6. What is covered in this fee?
    This fee covers: 220h of training, reading material, €550 registration fee
    (NON REFUNDABLE), field visits, individual career development
    coaching, diploma, five days HEAT course (field trip, equipment and
    simulations),transportation    process    from    Madrid    to       El    Albir,
    transportation process from El Albir to Los Ángeles de San Rafael (HEAT
    course).
    Accommodation and meals are NOT included by the course fees
7. What is covered in this fee?
    All applicants are required to pay a registration fee of €550 as soon as
    they are admitted to the course.
8. Is the registration fee refundable?
    No. This registration fee is not refundable, even if the candidate, for
    whatever reason, cannot attend the course.
    The registration fee is included in the final price of the course.

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9. How can I pay?
    Payments can be made in full or through an installment payment plan,
    which enables participants to divide the cost of course into two
    installments.

    In the case of partial scholarship, participants can also benefit from the
    installment payment plan.

    In order to start with the visa process, students must have paid the first
    installment.

    Payments should be made by bank transfers or by PayPal to Helsinki
    Spain.

10. How do scholarships work?
    There are a limited number of partial scholarships available which cover
    up to 35% of the course fee. These scholarships only cover part of the
    course fee. Partial scholarships will be allocated based on the candidates
    needs and on the amount of the funds available.

    All candidates who submit a full application are eligible to request
    financial aid. Helsinki Spain will distribute the available funds according
    to the needs and profiles of the candidates. Students who wish to be
    considered for a partial scholarship should enclose proof of their annual
    income.

    Documents should be officially translate into English or Spanish. In case
    of unemployment, candidates must provide official proof of their status.

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TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION
11. What should I take into account when applying for a visa?
    Helsinki Spain will support visa applications with all the necessary
    documents. However, the student is required to pay the €550
    registration fee and the first installment prior to issuing the letter of
    invitation.

    It is the responsibility of the student to make appropiate visa
    arrangements before traveling to Spain. At least 2 months should be
    allowed for visa processing.
12. What should I take into account for the travel documents?
    Students are responsible for making their own travel arrangements.
    Helsinki Spain will not be responsible for any arrangements or travel
    related costs.

    Students should arrive before the opening and depart after official
    closure of the course.

       ACCOMODATION
 13. Where will the course take place?
     The course will take place in:
     El Albir, Alfaz del Pi, Alicante from: May 30th to June 26th, 2022
     Los Ángeles de San Rafael, Segovia: from 27th June till 1st July
     (Training HEAT module)

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Helsinki Spain will take care of all the relocation process from Madrid to
    El Albir accommodation as well as the transportation from El Albir to Los
    Ángeles de San Rafael, Segovia.

    It is important for students to know that Helsinki Spain has chosen this
    accommodation so that students are located in a safer, more ISOLATED
    area, further away from hotspots of contagion.

      REFUND POLICY
14. What happens if I cancel my participation in the course?
    If a student cancels his/her participation prior to the start date of the
    course due to visa, medical or family related reasons, payments made will
    be deferred to the following year's course free of charge.

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